By Elvis MENSAH As the Social Security and National Insurance Trust marks 60 years of existence, the national conversation naturally gravitates toward gaps, expectations, and the need for reforms. Yet beneath the noise lies a compelling counter-narrative one that emerges only when SSNIT is placed under a microscopic positive model. This approach does not overlook […] The post SSNIT@60

Dutch-Ghanaian attacker Ernest Poku has named his favourite African artistes, with multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale making the list.Besides, the 21-year-old forward named Nigeria duo of Burna Boy and Davido among his favourite artistes on the African continent.â??Burna Boy, but heâ??s from Nigeria. Burna Boy is good, Davido is good, Shatta Wale is also good, so yeah, I think them.â? He told Oma Akatugba in an interview.The 21-year-old, born in Hamburg

Bayer Leverkusen attacker Ernest Poku has affirmed a strong connection to Ghana, revealing he speaks the popular Ghanaian language, Twi.The 21-year-old, born in Hamburg (Germany) to Ghanaian parents has represented the Dutch at all youth levels, but remains eligible for Ghana switch.Poku, who has 30 appearances for the Dutch youth national teams has yet to feature for the main national team, making him eligible for Ghana nationality switch.Speaking to Oma Akatugba after the sides

Ken Ofori-Atta   The trial of former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, some former Commissioners-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as well as officials of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited Read More... The post SML Scandal:

South African singer Tyla has been named the biggest Billboard U.S. Afrobeats artist of the year, ahead of Nigerian Afrobeats powerhouses Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. Billboard recently released the U.S. Afrobeats Songs Artists 2025 list in its year-end charts. Tyla occupies the number one spot, followed by Wizkid, Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy at […]

Bayer Leverkusen forward Ernest Poku says he would have to consult his parents and agent before deciding his international future.Despite representing the Dutch at all youth levels, the 21-year-old, who joined the German outfit in the summer remains eligible to represent Ghana at the international level.With the World Cup fast approaching, the 21-year-old attacker is now seeking consent from his parents and agent before deciding on Ghana nationality switch.â??We have to see,

Bayer Leverkusen forward Ernest Poku is currently uncertain about switching allegiance to Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, to be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.Despite representing the Dutch at all youth levels, the 21-year-old, who joined the German outfit in the summer remains eligible to represent Ghana at the international level.Speaking after his outfit Champions League clash against Newcastle United, the former AZ Alkmaar star disclosed he would have

Osei Assibey Antwi   Christmas may have come early for former Executive Director of National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, who is accused of stealing from the state, following Read More... The post NSA Ghost Names: Assibey’s Bail Now GH¢120m

LemFi introduces USD, GBP domiciled accounts for customers in Sub-Saharan Africa, unlocking seamless global payments, receipts, and online transactions. The new product enables users to receive international payments as true global citizens, without complicated workarounds LemFi continues its mission to build a financial ecosystem where its customers can live, earn, and belong everywhere. LemFi, the […] The post  LemFi

President John Dramani Mahama has been endorsed as ECOWAS’s official nominee for the African Union (AU) Chairmanship role for 2027. This follows a unanimous endorsement by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers during its meeting in Abuja, Nigeria where ministers agreed to present President Mahama as the bloc’s sole candidate for the role when the rotating […]

Ghana international Mohammed Salisu has been named in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week, as Monaco narrowly defeated Galatasaray on home soil.The Black Stars defender starred as the French Ligue 1 giants inflicted a 1-0 defeat over Galatasaray in the week six of the Champions League phase, held at the Stade Louis-II on Tuesday.USA international Folarin Balogunâ??s goal in the 68th-0minute was enough for the Principality outfit to secure maximum points at home.The rock-solid

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

President John Dramani Mahama who is not prepared to compromise on his resolve to fight against all forms of bribery and corruption has directed Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, to immediately withdraw the Private Member’s Bill seeking to repeal the Act that established the Office […] The post Mahama

Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments company enabling seamless digital transactions across Africa, has appointed Mr. Freddie Oduro as its new Country Manager for Ghana. Freddie’s appointment is a key step in Cellulant’s broader strategy to deepen its presence in priority markets by accelerating the acquisition of in-country enterprise businesses and strengthening its position as the […] The post Cellulant

Honouring a towering statesman and mentor from the Northern Regions Standfirst: Ghana has produced remarkable leaders from the Northern Regions, yet few have embodied dedication, resilience, and service like Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. From humble beginnings to the apex of parliamentary leadership, his life story is a testament to perseverance, mentorship, and national […] The post Feature:

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the vulnerabilities in Ghana’s economy should be addressed immediately, else if the Dollar strengthens, it will have a significant impact on Ghana’s economy. Asked about some of the worries he has about the economy, although everything seems to be going well, he […]

THE Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG), a body representing number plate embossers in the country, has called on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to suspend the introduction of the digitalised number plates it intend to introduce from January next year for at least the first half of the year. It has also … The post Suspend introduction of new number plates -VEMAG

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a major revision to its pension administration process, introducing a mandatory annual Pensioner Certificate renewal for all retirees, effective April 2026. The new policy requires every pensioner—whether they retired compulsorily at age 60 or voluntarily from age 55—to renew their Pensioner Certificate each year during […] The post SSNIT

THE 8th Scientific Conference of the Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP) opened yesterday in Accra. The two-day conference is being held on the theme “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations in Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Response.” More than 250 participants are attending the event, including public health professionals, policymakers, researchers, development partners and … The post Experts

Mr. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has urged Ghanaian journalists to adopt a more balanced and comprehensive approach in reporting on the mining sector, particularly stories involving Chinese companies.  He said responsible journalism was critical to strengthening China–Ghana relations and promoting sustainable mining. Speaking at the opening of a three?day training workshop on […] The post Chinese